Breaking Down Beckman: Why "Dominance" Training risks Bites

In this episode of Dogs Decoded, I analyze clips from Beckman's Dog Training that focus on dominance, leadership, and the use of the alpha roll.

This video is not an attack. It is an analysis.

I pause and break down real footage of dogs and wolves performing alpha rolls to show viewers what is actually happening in each moment — especially the part that is almost always missed: the immediate release of pressure once the message is received.

Dogs do use physical corrections — but never without reason, context, and communication.
The correction itself is not the lesson.
The lesson is in the let-go.

In this video, I explain:

What true pressure looks like in canine communication

Why release is the most important part of any correction

How forced restraint without context escalates conflict

Why mislabeling normal behavior as “dominance” leads to unnecessary corrections

My goal is not to tell people what to do.
My goal is to help people learn how to see what dogs are communicating — so they can make safer, more informed decisions for the dogs in their care.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This video is presented for educational and commentary purposes under fair use. I am a professional dog behaviorist offering analysis based on observation, experience, and canine communication principles. This content is not intended to harass, attack, or misrepresent any individual. Viewers are encouraged to think critically, observe carefully, and prioritize the well-being of the dog.

Source videos:
Beckman's Dog Training: Watch me battle a dominant Alaska Malamute
   • Watch me battle a dominant Alaska Malamute  
Exiled Wolf's Incredible Fight for Survival
   • Exiled Wolf's Incredible Fight for Survival  
Street dogs fight
   • Street dogs fight  
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